Gender pay gap in water supply, sewerage and waste management
In water supply, sewerage and waste management (SIC section E) 82 UK employers reported for 2025/26; at the median employer: men paid 5.6% more; 79% pay men more. Source: Arcadium Data, data as of .
Largest median gaps
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULHOLLAND CONTRACTS LIMITED | +79.9% | +82.3% | 250 to 499 |
| AMENTUM (UK) LTD. | +42.7% | +28.3% | 250 to 499 |
| MARLOWE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED | +40.8% | +3.1% | 500 to 999 |
| ERITH CONTRACTORS LIMITED | +30.0% | +33.9% | 250 to 499 |
| AFFINITY WATER LIMITED | +24.8% | +16.7% | 1000 to 4999 |
| WATER PLUS LIMITED | +23.9% | +26.7% | 250 to 499 |
| HSL COMPLIANCE LTD | +23.7% | +24.4% | 250 to 499 |
| RHODAR INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | +22.9% | +27.3% | 250 to 499 |
| NUVIA LIMITED | +22.2% | +16.6% | 500 to 999 |
| BAGNALL & MORRIS (WASTE SERVICES) LTD | +22.0% | +15.0% | 500 to 999 |
| VEOLIA ES MERSEYSIDE & HALTON LIMITED | +20.4% | +16.6% | 250 to 499 |
| VEOLIA ES SOUTHWARK LIMITED | +20.4% | +10.9% | 250 to 499 |
| SOUTH EAST WATER LIMITED | +20.0% | +18.2% | 1000 to 4999 |
| SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE WATER PLC | +19.5% | +0.5% | 250 to 499 |
| VEOLIA WATER OUTSOURCING LIMITED | +17.5% | +12.6% | 250 to 499 |
Women paid more
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESHIRE WEST RECYCLING LIMITED | -36.3% | -27.7% | 250 to 499 |
| ENVA SCOTLAND LIMITED | -20.4% | -14.1% | 250 to 499 |
| CLEARABEE LIMITED | -18.5% | -32.0% | 250 to 499 |
| RESTORE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | -14.0% | -2.0% | 250 to 499 |
| BYWATERS (LEYTON) LIMITED | -11.3% | -15.6% | Less than 250 |
| CANAL & RIVER TRUST | -9.8% | -4.4% | 1000 to 4999 |
| SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED | -6.8% | -2.6% | 1000 to 4999 |
| SWISCO LIMITED | -6.6% | +6.3% | 250 to 499 |
| AO RECYCLING LIMITED | -2.0% | +17.0% | Less than 250 |
| VEOLIA ES SHROPSHIRE LIMITED | -1.9% | -0.5% | 250 to 499 |
| PERSONNEL HYGIENE SERVICES LIMITED | -1.7% | -2.6% | 1000 to 4999 |
| BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED | -1.2% | -9.6% | 5000 to 19,999 |
| FCC WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | -1.2% | -8.8% | 1000 to 4999 |
| S. NORTON & CO LIMITED | -1.0% | -35.9% | 250 to 499 |
| M J CHURCH (PLANT) LIMITED | -1.0% | -2.5% | 250 to 499 |
Largest employers in the sector
| Employer | Size | Median gap | Mean gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +12.3% | +5.2% |
| BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | -1.2% | -9.6% |
| SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +5.4% | +0.5% |
| SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY UK LTD | 5000 to 19,999 | -0.9% | -7.9% |
| THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +8.8% | +5.5% |
| UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +13.3% | +6.7% |
| YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +3.3% | +4.1% |
| AFFINITY WATER LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +24.8% | +16.7% |
| BIFFA MUNICIPAL LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +1.7% | -2.4% |
| CANAL & RIVER TRUST | 1000 to 4999 | -9.8% | -4.4% |
| DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG | 1000 to 4999 | +5.6% | +6.3% |
| EUROPEAN METAL RECYCLING LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +8.3% | +7.4% |
| FCC WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | -1.2% | -8.8% |
| LANES GROUP LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +9.9% | +4.9% |
| NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +9.9% | +3.7% |
| PERSONNEL HYGIENE SERVICES LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | -1.7% | -2.6% |
| SAPPHIRE UTILITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +8.2% | +11.3% |
| SOUTH EAST WATER LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +20.0% | +18.2% |
| SOUTH WEST WATER LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +4.9% | -0.9% |
| SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | -6.8% | -2.6% |
| WESSEX WATER SERVICES LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +2.0% | -2.0% |
| BAGNALL & MORRIS (WASTE SERVICES) LTD | 500 to 999 | +22.0% | +15.0% |
| BIFFA TREATMENT SERVICES LIMITED | 500 to 999 | +2.4% | +3.0% |
| BRISTOL WASTE COMPANY LIMITED | 500 to 999 | +17.2% | +0.3% |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED | 500 to 999 | +1.2% | +9.7% |
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Source: Gender pay gap service (GOV.UK), reporting year 2025/26 (snapshot date 5 April 2025 for private and voluntary employers, 31 March 2026 for public bodies), Open Government Licence v3.0. Employers with 250 or more staff must report each year. A positive gap means men are paid more on that measure. Company-level data only: the person named as responsible in the filing is not included. Independent of the Government Equalities Office.
Questions
What is the gender pay gap in water supply, sewerage and waste management?
For 2025/26, the median employer in this industry reported a median hourly gap of 5.6% (82 employers). 79% paid men more at the median.
Cite as: Arcadium Data, "Gender pay gap in water supply, sewerage and waste management: 82 UK employers, 2025/26", https://arcadiumdata.io/uk-gender-pay-gap/sector/e/, data as of 2026-10-25.